2025–2026 ANPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS

The Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association (ANPA) is accepting nominations for Board of Director (BOD) positions. The nomination period closes on June 30, 2025.

Available positions include President-elect (must have served on the BOD in the last 5 years), Secretary, two Member At Large positions, District 1 Representative, District 3 Representative, District 5 Representative, and Student Representative.

Candidate Qualifications

• Must be ANPA member for the past year and in good standing with the Board of Directors.
• Please see ANPA Bylaws for additional information about specific positions. 
• All required documents must be submitted by June 30th.

Click here to self-nominate or nominate a colleague here  

If you have questions about running for a Board position, please reach out to any BOD member or email President-Elect@anpassociation.org.

The ANPA BOD is responsible for the management of the Association’s policies.  The Board steers ANPA towards a powerful and sustainable future by leading the organization through strategic, ethical, and legal governance.  Members of the Board participate, influence, and are grounded in the advancement of the organization’s mission to unite, support, educate, and enhance the professional identity of Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas, while promoting and advocating for excellence in practice.  

ANPA Board of Directors is comprised of nurse practitioner members across Arkansas who meet at least monthly (virtually) to discuss and vote on the affairs of the Association. Board members are committed to upholding ANPA Bylaws; responsible for reviewing, supporting, and assessing all organizational planning; and share a common understanding of ANPA’s goals and strategies. They work together to achieve the mission of the organization.

Timeline of the nomination and election process:

June 1st - 30th: Nominations are open.

July 1st - 15th: The Nominations Committee vets all nominees. The ANPA BOD approves the slate of candidates.

July 16th - July 31st: The list of candidates with biographical information is posted for all ANPA members to review

August 1st - 15th: Ballots are emailed to all ANPA members. Be sure to check your spam/junk folders.

August 20th: Results are published on ANPA website.

September 1st: New term for Board of Directors begins